It is coming… When you have the strength of journos like Laurie Oakes and Spencer Jolly, you know that your election coverage is going to be strong. Add in some of the party powerful, and Channel 9’s coverage should be top notch. Now with added promo! From the press release:

QUEENSLAND DECIDES – ELECTION 2012
Saturday, March 24th LIVE from 5.00pm

This volatile election campaign culminates on Saturday March 24th and Nine News has assembled the most experienced reporters and sought after political commentators in Queensland. Their expert opinion and our cutting edge technology ensure the best results coverage in QUEENSLAND DECIDES – ELECTION 2012.

Only Nine News will be LIVE from the Tally room all night with Andrew Lofthouse joined by Australia’s foremost political commentator, Laurie Oakes and Queensland political specialist with over 47 years experience, Spencer Jolly. Jolly first broke the story about Newman’s bold state political aspirations.

Nine has Queensland’s number one panel of political experts including;
• Peter Beattie: former Queensland Premier and veteran of 4 successful election campaigns
• Lawrence Springborg: former leader of the Liberal National Party
• Bob Katter: leader of Katter’s Australian Party
• Madonna King: award winning journalist and Courier Mail columnist

Out in the field reporters will be based at all major electorates and Nine’s superior technology provides instant results and can even predict a winner as soon as polls close.

This election affects all Queenslanders so you can have your say via our Twitter feed at; #vote9.

At 6pm there will be a Nine News Bulletin leading back into election coverage at 6.30pm.

QUEENSLAND DECIDES – ELECTION 2012: THE LEADERS’ DEBATE
Monday, March 19 LIVE from 1.00pm

Make an informed vote, watch Premier Anna Bligh and leader of the LNP Campbell Newman share their vision for Queensland and participate in a moderated debate on key issues.